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Gold: big or small, get it all. The Garrett Axiom is a professional pulse induction detector built for serious prospectors working ground that shuts VLF machines down - heavily mineralized magnetic soils, ironstone, hot rocks, and saltwater. Ultra-Pulse technology delivers four advanced pulse timings engineered for everything from multi-ounce nuggets at depth to sub-gram pickers, and at 4.2 lbs it is the lightest detector in its class. This military discount package is the full Axiom Standard Package: 13" x 11" DD coil, 11" x 7" mono coil, MS-3 Z-Lynk wireless headphones, battery booster pack, and soft travel pack.
Military Discount Listing: Active or retired U.S. military save 15% on the Garrett Axiom Standard Package through this page - our thank-you for your service. Please provide a copy of your Driver's License designating "Veteran" and/or a certificate highlighting your branch of service including your name to support@seriousdetecting.com or text to (844) 771-0707. We do not accept a DD-214 as proof - please do not submit a DD-214.
What's Included with the Garrett Axiom Standard Package
- Garrett Axiom pulse induction metal detector
- 13" x 11" DD searchcoil - target separation, Iron Check capability, EMI resistance
- 11" x 7" mono searchcoil - maximum sensitivity and depth on small gold
- MS-3 Z-Lynk wireless headphones (up to six times faster than Bluetooth)
- Axiom battery booster pack (holds 8 AA batteries for ~6 extra hours in remote country)
- Charging cables and soft travel pack
- Axiom instruction manual and Garrett manufacturer warranty card
- 3-year Garrett manufacturer warranty
Ultra-Pulse: Four Timings, Every Kind of Gold
Pulse induction ignores the ground mineralization that blinds VLF detectors - and the Axiom refines it further with four selectable pulse timings, each engineered for a different job: fine timings sharpen response on sub-gram pickers and specimen gold, while larger timings drive maximum depth on big nuggets and caches. Instead of one compromise setting, you match the machine to the gold you're chasing.
Terra-Scan Ground Balance
The Axiom's Terra-Scan system runs an independent dual-channel ground balance covering the full range of mineralization - from heavily magnetic ironstone to wet salt flats and everything in between. The result is a quiet, stable threshold in ground that forces other detectors to run de-tuned, which is where deep gold gets found.
Two Coils for Two Jobs
Run the 11" x 7" mono for the hottest sensitivity and depth on small gold in open ground. Swap to the 13" x 11" DD when you need EMI resistance near power lines, better manners in trashy camp ground, or the Iron Check feature - a DD-coil capability that lets you audibly test whether that deep target is iron before you dig a two-foot hole. Both coils and the lower shaft are submersible for working creeks and shorelines; the control housing is rainproof (not for submersion).
Built for Remote Country
The internal high-capacity lithium-ion battery runs about 16 hours per charge - roughly twice some competing prospecting machines - and the included booster pack adds another ~6 hours from 8 AA batteries when you're days from a wall outlet. Choose PWM or VCO audio response, and hear it all through the included MS-3 Z-Lynk wireless headphones with no cord to snag in the scrub.
Compare Garrett's Gold Detectors
| Feature | AT Gold | Goldmaster 24k | Axiom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 18 kHz VLF | 48 kHz VLF | Ultra-Pulse pulse induction, 4 timings |
| Best suited for | Gold plus coins & relics; freshwater | Fine gold in mineralized ground | All gold sizes at depth in the most severe ground & saltwater |
| Ground handling | Manual + Fast Track auto | XGB auto-tracking | Terra-Scan dual-channel, ironstone to salt |
| Coils included | 5" x 8" DD | 6" x 10" DD | 13" x 11" DD + 11" x 7" mono |
| Battery | 4 AA | 8 AA rechargeable | Li-ion, ~16 hrs + AA booster pack (~6 hrs) |
| Wireless audio | Wired | Wired | Built-in Z-Lynk + MS-3 wireless headphones |
Specifications
- Technology: Ultra-Pulse pulse induction with 4 selectable pulse timings
- Ground Balance: Terra-Scan independent dual-channel, full mineralization range (magnetic ground to saltwater)
- Searchcoils: 13" x 11" DD and 11" x 7" mono included; coils and lower shaft submersible
- Iron Check: Audible iron identification when using a DD searchcoil
- Audio: 2 types - PWM or VCO; built-in Z-Lynk wireless with MS-3 headphones included
- Battery: Built-in high-capacity lithium-ion, approx. 16 hours; AA booster pack included for ~6 additional hours
- Weight: 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) with 11" mono coil and cover; 4.7 lbs (2.1 kg) with 13" DD coil and cover - lightest in its class
- Weather Rating: Rainproof control housing; coils and lower shaft submersible
- Part Number: 1142720
- Warranty: 3-year Garrett manufacturer warranty, backed by Garrett's US service facility
Why Buy from Serious Detecting
Every Garrett Axiom ships with an authentic factory serial number and a genuine 3-year manufacturer warranty backed directly by Garrett's specialized customer support and technical service facility in the United States. As an authorized Garrett dealer, we guarantee you receive a new-production detector with full warranty coverage - not a gray-market import or a refurbished unit misrepresented as new. On a machine at this level, that warranty and Garrett's US service department matter. Our team has field experience with the Garrett Axiom in gold country, and we provide technical support for timings, coil selection, and accessories. New to prospecting? Our getting started with metal detecting guide covers the fundamentals.
Not eligible for the military discount? Shop the standard Garrett Axiom Standard Package.
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